SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPOpipeline?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#IPOpipelinelt;/agt;–Momentum
Cyber, the premier trusted advisor to the cybersecurity industry,
today revealed the most significant trends that will drive strategic
activity in the cybersecurity industry in 2019 and will be prevalent
themes at the annual RSA Conference (RSAC) starting today in San
Francisco.

Six key cybersecurity trends that Momentum Cyber predicts will drive M&A
and IPO activity to new heights in 2019 include:

Identity and Access Management (IAM) will continue its strong
performance as perimeters continue to fade and we adopt more of a
zero-trust approach to security

IoT devices will continue to be targeted given their low level
of security and exponential growth into our homes, cars, medical
devices, IT networks, OT networks and critical infrastructure

A volatile stock market and expanding buyer universe will make
later stage companies view M&A as an even more attractive alternative
to an IPO, further increasing M&A deal volume

Security services providers will continue to increase market
share as more organizations elect to use managed solutions to
alleviate vendor fatigue and the growing cybersecurity skills shortage

“We see that as infrastructure becomes more ephemeral and lifts and
shifts to the cloud, it will drive the need for continuous visibility
and more of an identity, access, and data centric approach to security
in the coming years,” said Dino Boukouris, Momentum Cyber founding
member and director. “Focusing more on who you are and what data or
applications you have the right to access helps alleviate some of the
burden of the Sisyphean task of trying to make the ever-shifting
networks impenetrable.”

“Cybersecurity was the most active technology sector in both private and
public markets in 2018 and, based on these trends, we believe it will
continue to be the space to watch in 2019,” added Eric McAlpine,
Momentum Cyber co-founder and managing partner. “In fact, we expect
transaction volume to surpass last year’s record-breaking level.”

Last week, Momentum Cyber published its second annual Cybersecurity
Almanac for 2019 – the most comprehensive review of all strategic
transactions and the firm’s proprietary insights on the industry. The
800-page Cybersecurity Almanac chronicles the key trends which made 2018
a record-breaking year for the industry including $15.5 billion in M&A
volume and $6.2 billion in VC investments and lays out Momentum’s key
predictions for 2019. The report is comprised of an in-depth analysis of
over 3,500 cybersecurity companies across the globe, strategic deal
activity including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and
private equity financings, and the market impact of news and events.

At RSAC, Momentum Cyber will be participating in and sponsoring several
events, including:

RSAC Innovator and Entrepreneur Seminar – a how-to for
innovators and entrepreneurs that will feature Momentum Cyber chairman
Dave DeWalt providing opening remarks on Monday, March 4, 9:00 a.m. at
the Marriott Golden Gate A SEM

Momentum Cyber and NightDragon Security Open House – Monday,
March 4 (invite only)

Team8’s Rethink Cyber SF 2019: Rethink Trust – an exclusive
evening of cocktails and keynotes alongside CIOs and CISOs of the
world’s leading companies on the security implications of delegating
trust to machines

Momentum
Cyber is the premier trusted advisor to the cybersecurity industry
providing bespoke high-impact advice combined with tailored,
senior-level access. The firm was founded by world-class operators and
advisors and caters to the unique needs of both earlier stage Founders,
CEOs, & Boards as well as the complexity of later stage & public
companies throughout their lifecycle – Incubation to Exit. Headquartered
in San Francisco with operations globally, the founding team has closed
over 250 transactions totaling over $250 billion in value. Momentum
Cybersecurity Group, LLC conducts its M&A advisory services as an M&A
Broker as defined by the SEC.